US Bridges

Irish Road over Green Creek

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.10 FR 717/0.20 to 721 · Structure no. 000000000000414

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,380
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irish Road over Green Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Irish Road over Green Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,539 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIrish Road
CrossesGreen Creek
Location0.10 FR 717/0.20 to 721
RouteState Highway 6
Coordinates37.81745, -78.66504
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,380 (2022)
Projected traffic1,539 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Irish Road over Green Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irish Road over Green Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Irish Road over Green Creek carry?

About 1,380 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Irish Road over Green Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Irish Road over Green Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.